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Extended Learning Module I

Building an E-Portfolio

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INTRODUCTION

Electronic portfolio (e-portfolio) – has been described in a range of ways, with most recognizing the primary role of information and communications technologies in describing the “e”

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ELECTRONIC JOB MARKET

Electronic job market – makes use of many Internet technologies to recruit employees The average cost per hire

through… Online recruiting is $152 Traditional methods is $1,383

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Convergence of Online Networking and Resume

Development Hidden job market – unposted

positions Up to 80% of new jobs fall into this

category Today’s electronic world uses

automated résumé tracking systems Reduce the time it takes to manually

review, sort, and file large numbers of résumés

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Sample Self-Assessment Tool

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Weak vs. Strong Objective Statements

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Résumé Sections

Contact information Objective Qualifications Education Work experience Activities

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DEVELOPING YOUR E-PORTFOLIO

Four reasons why you should develop an e-portfolio:

1. An e-portfolio can give you instant credibility

2. A Web site provides access anytime to you and examples of your work

3. A Web site shows that you are current and up-to-date

4. A Web site expands your exposure and increases your visibility worldwide

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Give Them What They Want

What future employers are looking for when they visit your Web site: Lots of work Creativity Strategy Good architecture

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The Shape of an e-Portfolio

1. Biographical Information2. Online Portfolio

• Examples of your work and information about your skills and talents

3. Contact Information

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E-Gallery

Writing samples Spreadsheets or other

applications of business tools Demonstrations of analytical,

tracking, planning, or management skills

Presentations that you have developed

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PREPARING WEB CONTENT

Gather all the material Objective statement résumé formats e-gallery examples

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PREPARING WEB CONTENT

Write one key sentence (30 words) describing your e-portfolio

Write down 10 single keywords and 10 key phrases (2-3 words) that could be used to reference the site

Create a digital image of a logo or photograph

Look at other e-portfolios on the Web

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Test, Test, Test

94 percent of people browsing the Web use Microsoft Internet Explorer

6 percent of your audience is using another Web browser

5 percent of Internet users have a Macintosh